Scientists discover a new parasitic fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, in Ireland that turns spiders into 'zombies' before their demise.

After studying the samples, Dr. Evans determined that the cave spiders had been hijacked by a fungus he dubbed Gibellula ...

This state sees more brown recluse infestations than any other, and is no stranger to large brown recluse exterminations.

Looking for a unique, low-maintenance pet that also lives a long time? Don't be afraid of this spider - they might just become your next best friend.

They’re venomous cannibals, hiding in our homes. With something like fifteen quadrillion spiders around, we can’t escape them ...

While most of the over 3,500 spider species in the United States are harmless to humans, a select few possess venom potent enough to pose medical concerns. This article explores sixteen of the most ...

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A man described feeling “the shudders” as more than 100 venomous red-bellied black snakes were removed from a pile of mulch in his Sydney backyard. Raducanu ...

Former-Pc Tim Bradshaw, 55, was found not guilty of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, after a trial at Portsmouth Crown Court. The jury took one hour to reach the verdict, and to clear him ...

And it is within these edgy curves that shepherds produce casu marzu, a maggot-infested cheese that, in 2009, the Guinness World Record proclaimed the world’s most dangerous cheese. Cheese ...

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A team of Australian reptile catchers says it has topped the beloved children's tale "The Hundred and One Dalmatians", stumbling across a nest of 102 venomous snakes in a suburban backyard. Cory ...